OOC Thread and Chatroom 2

[mini]

Meh.. :)

[AussieGiant]

Ibn-Khaldun, Cecil,

Thanks for the kind words.

[TinCow]

AG, if you're looking for something a bit different (and will have regular net access for a couple weeks at a time), you could try some of the mafia games in the Gameroom. They're an interesting and refreshing change from the Throne Room games, and require nothing but access to the forums to play. The games also last only about 1-2 weeks, depending on size, so they're easy to jump in and play for a short period, then take a break from. I consider them to be something like a game of verbal and intellectual chess.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Resolution received, will be implemented in a couple of hours (only one class on Wednesdays, thank goodness).

And AG, I do second what TinCow said. As an added bonus, in some games it definitely serves to sharpen Illuminati skills.

[AussieGiant]

Yeah I'll always be online as part of my job so thanks for the input TC and GH.

You're both a little renowned over there actually, so I've always flirted with the idea.

I'm going to take a look.

-edit-

What should we do with my character. It feels like he's been alive for a thousand years.

[TinCow]

Whatever you want, AG. If you want him stored someplace, that can be done, or if you're sure you're done with him I can arrange for a quick dip in the Bosphorus.

[AussieGiant]

He can stay where he is. I get the impression he's fairly useful governing the place.

[Ituralde]

He can stay where he is. I get the impression he's fairly useful governing the place.

Must be all the practice!

[AussieGiant]

Must be all the practice!

[GeneralHankerchief]

Asking TinCow for a clarification on rules. The turn will finish once I wake up (it's 4AM now, let's hear it for Watchmen midnight showings! ).

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I guess this can only mean bad thing for Theo.

[GeneralHankerchief]

The Battle of Edessa thread has been updated with the newest turn as well as all of the orders, umpire notes, and private feedback for the battle. As mentioned, I'll leave it to TinCow to determine how to deal with the units that surrendered.

I'd like to thank Zim once again for being a big help from the process. As you can see from the umpire notes, he did an amazing job of simulating the results and sending them to me in interpretable form. If I'm ever unavailable to run a PvP battle in the future, you guys are definitely in good hands.

[TinCow]

Manh thanks to GH and Zim for running the battle. I will implement the results into the actual game when I get home this evening. The game can then resume normal play immediately afterwards.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Although it's not my decision I doubt that Theo's men would join Andronikos. Not after they fought with Theo in two heroic battles against the Turks. Even if they didn't love Theo they must have respected him enough not to join his enemy. At least I think so.
But like I said it's not my decision and I'm happy with what ever TC decides!

Also, could TC queue some RBG's in Antiokheia for me. I suppose Theo died since I made it clear many times that he would rather die than surrender or let him captured?

[woad&fangs]

Well fought, IK

edit: I can't really see Theo's men fighting for Andy either.

Also, Ituralde, I didn't move you before the battle started. You may want to do that before the turn ends.

[TinCow]

I was intending to give the survivors to Andronikos, as I did in the previous battle, but if you both agree that they wouldn't join him, then I will simply disband them.

[Zim]

I'm glad I could help. If anyone has any questions or concerns about how I ran the battles I'm happy to hear them. I tried very hard to be fair to all sides (part of the reason there were so many test battles) and I second guessed myself quite a bit.

If it's pretty much agreed that Theo's men wouldn't join Andronikos but there's still a need to award the latter for winning the battle, maybe one of his unit casualties could recover after whatever medical care Eastern Romans would have received? Or some mercenary troops heard of the victory and joined him?

Just a thought.

Thanks for such a great battle Ibn and Woad! Curse those dreaded cavalry units that only respond when they want to. If you ever have some time, check out the battle of Bern where someone had even worse luck for one of his cavalry divisions.

Megas Note: I won't be taking the save at least until tomorrow since I have an event to go to in just a few moments. Plenty of time for anyone whose moves might change because of the battle's results.

[Ituralde]

Well fought, IK

edit: I can't really see Theo's men fighting for Andy either.

Also, Ituralde, I didn't move you before the battle started. You may want to do that before the turn ends.

Will do so later tonight.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Thanks for such a great battle Ibn and Woad! Curse those dreaded cavalry units that only respond when they want to. If you ever have some time, check out the battle of Bern where someone had even worse luck for one of his cavalry divisions.

And Rome too. But we don't talk about that.

[Andres]

I'm afraid I'll have to bow out off this game.

The combination of playing mafia, moderating the Gameroom and the MP forums and RL doesn't leave me with enough time to get really involved into this one.

This game requires more time and dedication than I can put into it at the moment. My apologies

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Another long time player leaves!
I hope you come back Andres. It's impossible to stay away from it too long!

[Ituralde]

As with all the others it is sad to see you go and I hope you'll find the time to return some day, Andres!

In the meantime, enjoy Empire: Total War!

[Zim]

I finished an unpleasantly long test and my evening will be free. The perfect* reign of Arintheos comes to a close tonight. All moves and requests for moves should be made by then.

* Disclaimer, the author's definition of "perfect" may not align with that of any sane person and may include rebellions, crippling debt, loss to external enemies, and wars involving much marching around. The Eastern Roman Empire and its subsidiaries does not accept any responsibilities for discrepancies between the author's use of the word "perfect" to describe the reign of his character and the word's more common uses.

[Zim]

Save's up, although closed for the new session, I believe.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Could someone please post the screenshots of those generals that were recruited?

[TinCow]

I'll do so this evening if no one else has done it before then.

[TinCow]

Here's your motley crew, Ibn:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Any traits that are cut off in those mugshots are just the usual supply system traits.

[Zim]

The way my generals seem to be made of paper and crumple up at the slightest impact on enemy unit's flanks, I'd kill for that guy with marks of war if I were getting a new guy.

[TinCow]

The total lack of activity in the Magnaura is discouraging. Is everyone off playing ETW?

[Ignoramus]

Not me, unfortunately. My machine won't run it.